INGREDIENTS:
2 medium sized cucumbers (about 1 lb total)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons toasted (dark) sesame oil
2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
6 basil leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
PREPARATION:
Peel the cucumbers. Cut them into quarters, lengthwise. (If the seeds are bitter, scrape out the seeds and discard.) Cut the cucumbers again, crosswise, into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
Place cucumbers into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Toss with sesame oil, seasoned rice vinegar, basil (if using), and chili flakes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if using.
